About: I grew up in the D.C./NoVA area and migrated to the great state of NC to study Environmental Education at UNC-Wilmington. After graduating, I moved to the Raleigh where I worked for many years with City of Raleigh Parks and Rec programs and Project Enlightenment. After plenty of work adventures, such as owning my own catering business, helping to open Mojoe's Burger Joint and teaching gross motor development to numerous preschools around Wake Co, I chose to move to Washington Elementary. Nowadays, you can find me all over the building, providing support to many of the Washington Wizards.

Alumni: UNC Wilmington

Favorite Quote: "If I knew the way, I would take you home ..."

Favorite Children's Book: The Big Red Barn - Margert Wise Brown

Gifts & Talents: Hippie Vibes - Humor - Art - Cooking - Plants

About: Hi! My name is Kendyl Butler and this is my second year working as an IA for the SPED team. I am excited to be working in the ECS 2 classroom this year! I have a one eyed fur baby and his name is Willy! In my spare time I love to workout, do a lot of reading, and spend time with family.

Favorite Quote: "Everything you've ever wanted is sitting on the other side of fear."

Favorite Children's Book: The Mitten

Gifts & Talents: Pickleball and reading

About: I am a 68 year old midwest boy. Taught Middle School Math in Bloomington, Indiana. Moved to Raleigh 7 years ago and love the place. Got lucky and landed in the best school in Wake County. 

Alumni: Indiana University (although I am from Ann Arbor and am a Michigan Wolverine!)

Favorite Quote: The main explanation for a Golden Age is a bad memory [Steven Pinker]

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Gifts & Talents: Teaching

About: My name is Mary Kruger and I have been substitute teaching for Wake County for the last 7 years. I am really excited to settle down at Washington Elementary and look forward to working as an Instructional Assistant in the ECS classroom. I am married, have 2 children in high school and 2 cats (thanks to COVID) In my spare time, I tend to my many house plants (more than 100) sew, and try to visit with my twin sister as much as possible.

Alumni: University of Massachusetts at Amhert

Favorite Quote: “Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” ― Buddha

Favorite Children's Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Gifts & Talents: Compassion and patience for special needs

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